work and back

1 of 2

noun

: sheetwork sense 1

work-and-back

2 of 2

adverb (or adjective)

: sheetwise

Word History

Etymology

Adverb (or adjective)

work and back

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Adverb (or Adjective)

1919, in the meaning defined above

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